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Mima Nixon (1861-1939) - Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour Crocus Fields
Description
An original watercolour study by Mima Nixon (1861-1939), depicting spring crocus flowering in Dutch fields. Well-presented in an attractive gilt-effect frame. Signed to the lower left and dated, 1908. On paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.
Size
26 x 36cm (10.2" x 14.2")Framed Size: 41.5 x 51.5cm (16.3" x 20.3")
Artist Biography
Mima Nixon was an Irish watercolour artist and illustrator. Born in 1861, she was active in Ireland from the 1890s. She exhibited some eighty works with the Watercolour Society of Ireland between 1893-1932. She also exhibited at the Dublin Sketching Society from 1887 of which she was a member and the Belfast Art society and the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Her watercolours of Algeria and the low countries and Royal palaces and gardens were exhibited at one-woman shows by the Fine Art Society in 1907 and 1914 respectively.
Her work was also exhibited at the Bailiie Gallery in 1909, Wimbledon Art Exhibition in 1910, The Royal Academy, The Society of Women Artists and The London Salon. Her watercolours of flowers were collected in Dutch Bulbs and Gardens, with descriptions by Una Silberrad and Sophie Lyall (Adam & Charles Black, 1916).
| SKU | sb510 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Mima Nixon (1861-1939) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 26 x 36cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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